creativity
gb/kɹˌieɪtˈɪvəti/ us/kɹˌieɪtˈɪvəti/
B2
Inglés
~ 7600
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
B2
property
1
ability to be original and inventive
The ability to have new and original ideas, and to make new and interesting things or solutions.
Patrón de uso:
creativity in [activity or field]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse "creativity" with "creation". "Creativity" is the ability or quality (e.g., "Her creativity is amazing"), while "creation" is the thing that is made (e.g., "This painting is her latest creation"). Learners also sometimes use "creativity" as a countable noun (*"many creativities"*), but it is almost always uncountable ("a lot of creativity", "show creativity"). Another mistake is using the wrong verb, such as *"do creativity"* instead of natural collocations like "show creativity" or "use your creativity".
Sinónimos
imagination (Stresses the ability to form new ideas or images in the mind; less focused on usefulness or results.)
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originality (Highlights being new and different from others; does not always include solving a problem or making something useful.)
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inventiveness (Emphasizes clever new ideas, especially for solving problems or making practical things.)
Antónimos
conformity (Suggests doing things in a usual, traditional way rather than trying new ideas.)
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rigidity (Suggests being unwilling or unable to change or try new ideas.)
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unimaginativeness (Directly expresses a lack of new or interesting ideas.)
Colocaciones
encourage creativity
|foster creativity
|stifle creativity
|show creativity
|artistic creativity
|creativity and innovation
Temas
art
|work
|education
|innovation
|core_vocabulary
|arts_entertainment
Ejemplos
- The company values creativity and encourages employees to suggest bold new ideas.
- Her creativity is obvious in the unusual materials she uses for her sculptures.
- Good teaching requires both careful planning and a lot of creativity.
- The app was born from the creativity of a small team of designers and engineers.
- We need more creativity to solve complex global problems like climate change.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Children often show great creativity in their drawings.
- This job gives me a chance to use my creativity.
- The teacher asked us to use our creativity to write a short story.
- His creativity helped the team find a new way to fix the problem.
- Art classes can help students develop their creativity.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
creativity
AFI
GB/kɹˌieɪtˈɪvəti/
US/kɹˌieɪtˈɪvəti/
Sílabas y acento
cre - ativ - ity (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ativ)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: creativity
- Plural: creativity
Familia de palabras
Related words
creator
noun B1
creatively
adverb B2
Negative and opposite forms
uncreative
adjective
Expresiones
channel your creativity
1/t͡ʃˈænəl jˈʊɹ kɹˌieɪtˈɪvəti/
fixed phrase
direct creativity to a goal
To use your creativity in a planned way for a particular task or purpose.
Ejemplos
- She channels her creativity into baking and cake design.
- Try to channel your creativity toward solving this customer problem.
- He decided to channel his creativity into making short films.
encourage creativity
1/ɪŋkˈɚɪd͡ʒ kɹˌieɪtˈɪvəti/
fixed phrase
support and grow creativity
To create conditions that help people have more new and original ideas.
Ejemplos
- Good leaders encourage creativity by listening to new suggestions.
- The school tries to encourage creativity through art and music classes.
- Flexible working hours can encourage creativity in a design team.
exercise your creativity
1/ˈɛksɚsˌaɪz jˈʊɹ kɹˌieɪtˈɪvəti/
fixed phrase
use creativity to keep it strong
To practice using your creativity so that it becomes better or does not become weak.
Ejemplos
- Taking photos is a fun way to exercise your creativity every day.
- This side project lets me exercise my creativity outside of work.
- Drawing in a sketchbook is a simple way to exercise your creativity.
foster creativity
1/fˈɑstɚ kɹˌieɪtˈɪvəti/
fixed phrase
formal
nurture and develop creativity
To help creativity grow slowly and strongly, usually in a planned or careful way.
Ejemplos
- The program aims to foster creativity and critical thinking in young children.
- Managers should foster creativity by giving teams time to experiment.
- A safe environment where ideas are not judged too quickly helps foster creativity.
limit creativity
1/lˈɪmɪt kɹˌieɪtˈɪvəti/
fixed phrase
reduce or restrict creativity
To stop people from using all of their creativity, or to make it less.
Ejemplos
- Constant deadlines can limit creativity in long-term research.
- Standard templates help with speed but sometimes limit creativity.
- Fear of failure often limits creativity more than a lack of ideas.
room for creativity
1/ɹˈum fɚ kɹˌieɪtˈɪvəti/
fixed phrase
space or freedom to be creative
The amount of freedom someone has to try new and original ideas in a situation.
Ejemplos
- The task is very clear, but there is still room for creativity in how you do it.
- The role offers a lot of room for creativity and personal style.
- Tight safety rules leave little room for creativity in this job.
show creativity
1/ʃˈoʊ kɹˌieɪtˈɪvəti/
fixed phrase
demonstrate creative ability
To act or make something in a way that clearly uses new and original ideas.
Ejemplos
- Students are given open projects so they can show creativity in different ways.
- The advertisement really showed creativity in how it told the story.
- You showed a lot of creativity in how you organized this small space.
spark creativity
1/spˈɑɹk kɹˌieɪtˈɪvəti/
fixed phrase
cause creative ideas to start
To make someone start having new and creative ideas.
Ejemplos
- Traveling to new places can spark creativity.
- A simple question from a child sparked creativity in the whole team.
- Listening to different kinds of music often sparks my creativity.
stifle creativity
1/stˈaɪfəl kɹˌieɪtˈɪvəti/
fixed phrase
limit creative expression
To stop or reduce someone’s ability to think of new ideas or make new things.
Ejemplos
- Too many strict rules can stifle creativity in the workplace.
- Harsh criticism can stifle creativity in young artists.
- Harsh criticism at an early stage may stifle students' creativity.
- Overly strict rules may stifle creativity in the classroom.
- Micromanaging every detail tends to stifle creativity on a project.
- We want to support, not stifle, creativity in our team.
unleash your creativity
1/ʌnlˈiʃ jˈʊɹ kɹˌieɪtˈɪvəti/
fixed phrase
informal
release and fully use creativity
To start using your creativity in a free and strong way, without holding back.
Ejemplos
- This workshop is designed to help you unleash your creativity.
- A blank page and some colored pens are all you need to unleash your creativity.
- The new game lets players unleash their creativity by building their own worlds.
unleash your creativity
2/ʌnlˈiʃ jˈʊɹ kɹˌieɪtˈɪvəti/
fixed phrase
let creative ability flow freely
To let your creative ideas come out freely and fully.
Ejemplos
- The class gives children space to unleash their creativity.
- Use these tools to unleash your creativity in graphic design.
- Traveling to new places can help you unleash your creativity.